Psalm 118:4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLet those who fear the Lord now say, \u201cHis mercy<\/strong> endures <\/em>forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nMercy is granted without reserve to those who fear the Lord. Fear, in this case, is not being afraid. Fear of the Lord is having reverence. When you revere the Lord, you do things because you care. You do things because you want to walk in his will. This is the same thing we have shown in the case of King David.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo we have expanded on the difference between grace and mercy. To summarise, grace is favour you receive without having to earn it. It is favour without merit. Mercy often walks hand in hand with grace. Grace can lead to mercy. The main difference between the two is that\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Mercy can be begged for, grace cannot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mercy can be paid for, grace cannot. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grace can never be earned, mercy can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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